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When describing a player’s athleticism, unspoken categories come to mind. Some are slightly athletic. Others have a good amount of athleticism. Then there are guys like Shemar Stewart, who seem like they were created in a lab to play sports. For more context, the EDGE from Texas A&M football turned heads during the recent NFL […]

Many expected the Atlanta Falcons to enter free agency with a defensive focus, and they have done just that. As one of their first marquee moves of the negotiating period, the Falcons agreed to terms with former Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo. The Falcons are signing Deablo to a two-year, $14 million deal, per […]

The NFL offseason began in earnest on Monday with the opening of the legal tampering period. NFL free agency officially begins on Wednesday, but plenty of players and teams have already been paired together. One NFL insider believes he is ‘certain’ of two picks in the 2025 NFL Draft after day one of NFL free […]

After the Atlanta Falcons released Grady Jarrett following 10 years with the franchise, owner Arthur Blank sent out a lengthy and heartfelt message on the team’s social media platforms. In the long-winded message, Blank thanked Jarrett for his decade of buy-in, showcasing how great of a person he was — both on and off the […]

The Atlanta Falcons reaffirmed their allegiance to a longtime member of their trenches on Sunday, but they parting ways with another one on Monday. The team is releasing defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, according to Ari Meirov. Jarrett, a 2019 Second-Team All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler, spent the first 10 seasons of his NFL career with […]

As Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons had a meeting reportedly about the future of their relationship, it seems as if there isn’t a finality in sight. With rumors of Cousins’ next spot swirling with a numerous amount of teams, the buzz surrounding the Cleveland Browns is growing by the day. While the Browns look […]

The Atlanta Falcons gravitated toward Michael Penix Jr. leading the offense moving forward. Now they’ll ensure he’s got protection on the field through a $45 million deal ahead of NFL free agency. Veteran left tackle Jake Matthews is re-signing with the franchise, per NFL Network insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport Sunday. Matthews’ deal is […]

Entering free agency with loads of spending money lining their pockets, the Chicago Bears are linked to a Falcons free agent again. After trading for Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson, the Bears are rumored to be active in obtaining Falcons center Drew Dalman, per Jordan Schultz on X. “#Falcons FA C Drew Dalman is also […]

The Atlanta Falcons moved on from the Kirk Cousins era very quickly last season. The longtime starter was benched late in the season in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr., who was nearly able to lead the Falcons to the playoffs. Cousins’ future has been a big talking point for the Falcons this offseason after […]

Following Kirk Cousins’ departure from the Minnesota Vikings, signing quarterback Sam Darnold proved to be a great move. However, when the Vikings didn’t franchise-tag Sam Darnold, it’s more likely that he’ll be on a new team in 2025. There’s still a possibility that Darnold returns to the Vikings, but NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah proposed a […]

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame ceremony, the city of Georgia etched Terance Mathis’ name into legendary territory. After building a football legacy as an athlete and a coach, Mathis rightfully received his induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. While Mathis currently serves as the head coach […]

All the attention of the Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 offseason will be on their transition to Michael Penix Jr., but the team has rightfully spent most of its focus on defense. While the offensive transition will be worth monitoring, the Falcons’ defense was its biggest issue in 2024, making that the top priority of the 2025 […]

The Atlanta Falcons have plenty of work to do this NFL offseason. Atlanta finished the regular season 8-9 and missed the NFC playoffs. Now the Falcons must transition into offseason mode and attempt to fix what went wrong last season. That should start with a decision on what to do about Kirk Cousins. The Falcons […]

The 2025 NFL Draft will be an important night for the Atlanta Falcons’ immediate future. With the No. 15 overall pick, some see the Falcons as a top draft night trade candidate as the team looks to improve its defense. One month ahead of the draft, Atlanta is looking to use most of their early […]

Raheem Morris is not a fan of the infamous “tush push” play. As one of the many key personnel at the 2025 NFL Combine, the Atlanta Falcons head coach gave his thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles’ notorious play, rejecting the idea’s legitimacy. Morris supported the idea of banning the tush push, saying there is “no […]

Draft day is fast approaching for the Atlanta Falcons, who must decide what to do with Kirk Cousins. A step in the direction of a decision came from General Manager Terry Fontenot, who revealed no trade is imminent for the backup quarterback. Fontenot said the Falcons are good at the QB position, according to a […]

The Las Vegas Raiders could look very different when they take the field later this fall. Las Vegas has already made some big moves after a disappointing 4-13 finish to the 2024 regular season. The Raiders promptly fired head coach Antonio Pierce and eventually parted ways with former GM Tom Telesco as well. Now the […]

Among the list of priorities on the Atlanta Falcons’ offseason, is figuring out what to do with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. With Michael Penix Jr. expected to take over in his second campaign, the Falcons now have to decide on a way to rid themselves of Cousins’ massive contract. The Falcons would certainly rather get […]

The Atlanta Falcons created a quarterback controversy last season. After giving Kirk Cousins a monstrous contract in free agency, they drafted Michael Penix Jr with the eighth overall pick. Cousins struggled and Penix came in and got them back into the playoff hunt. So the controversy is over and the youngster will be the quarterback […]

One past Pro Bowl performer for the Atlanta Falcons has called it a career. Keanu Neal, who played eight seasons but five in Atlanta, announced his retirement from the NFL Sunday. Neal took to Instagram announcing his decision to leave the game. He thanked the place where it all began for him. “Wanna thank the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are at a crossroads regarding their quarterback situation. Holding the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the team is in a precarious position, as the top three teams all have significant quarterback needs. With only three clear first-round talents at the position, there’s no guarantee that the Raiders will […]

The Atlanta Falcons must decide what to do with Kirk Cousins. Or perhaps the aging veteran will take care of it himself. But the Falcons’ main focus is the draft, and here’s how they came out in the three-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft with trades, according to the Pro Football Network simulator. Atlanta had a […]

Few teams have a more interesting offseason ahead of them than the Atlanta Falcons. Currently dealing with one of the worst cap situations in the league, general manager Terry Fontenot has a lot of roster reconstruction ahead of him as the team transitions into the Michael Penix Jr. era. Far from a finished product, the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are currently trying to figure out how to recover from the disastrous way their 2024 season ended, in which Kirk Cousins’ play fell off of a cliff and Michael Penix Jr. was thrown into the middle of a playoff race that the Falcons ultimately missed out on. Cousins has since blamed injury […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ future is in the hands of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., and not Kirk Cousins. The veteran may even retire. But looking ahead to 2025, here are two sneaky good NFL free agents the Falcons need to sign. First and foremost, the Falcons must get better on defense. And a quick way to […]

Atlanta Falcons part-owner and venture capitalist Rashaun Williams has pledged to donate his entire salary from the team for the next four years to his HBCU alma mater, Morehouse College. The announcement was made during The 37th Annual “A Candle in the Dark” Gala at Morehouse College, where Williams, a proud alumnus, credited the institution […]

The Atlanta Falcons have long constructed their roster through the NFL Draft. Franchise legends Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, even past greats Jamal Anderson and Deion Sanders came via the draft. Now they have April’s event to nail — as Atlanta builds around last year’s top 10 pick Michael Penix Jr. But before the Falcons send […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in an awkward position as a franchise. Atlanta finished the 2024 regular season 8-9 and missed the playoffs despite being in a weak NFC South division. The Falcons have a number of talented players on both sides of the ball, but they have not been able to consistently turn those into […]

As Super Bowl LIX is set to kick off from New Orleans tonight, one legendary head coach made headlines on Saturday. While in the city for the big game, former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was out with girlfriend Jordon Hudson. While the couple visited with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and others, Hudson […]

Kirk Cousins may need to start the 2025-26 NFL season on the bench, as the Atlanta Falcons continue to ponder how to move forward with the 36-year-old quarterback. The Falcons and Cousins haven’t communicated since the season ended in early January, per Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. “Could Kirk Cousins be the highest-paid […]

The 2025 NFL offseason is shaping up to be another thrilling one, with quarterback movement once again expected to steal the spotlight. One of the most intriguing names that could hit the trade market is Kirk Cousins. Despite signing a lucrative deal with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, his future with the team is already […]

While there has been some speculation if Atlanta Falcons star Kirk Cousins will retire from the game of football, he would speak about that with an interesting connection. Cousins would speak about the blockbuster trade in basketball that involved former Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic going to the Los Angeles Lakers and gave his reaction […]

While the Atlanta Falcons mull over the possibility of trading for Myles Garrett, or pursuing D.J. Reed in free agency, quarterback Kirk Cousins offered up a defiant take on his future after the late-season benching. Cousins said he’s not done, according to GMFB: Overtime via nfl.com. “I definitely feel like I have a lot of […]

The Atlanta Falcons got their defensive coordinator position taken care of, and they are currently seeking free-agent help. But a player who could change everything for 2025 must come via trade. And here is the perfect trade the Falcons must offer the Browns for Myles Garrett. Let’s face it, the Falcons had almost zero pass […]

The New York Jets hired former cornerback Aaron Glenn as their next head coach. But that does not mean they are going to keep their defensive free agents. DJ Reed has publicly said he is ready to leave the Jets and has plenty of potential homes in NFL free agency. Which one would be the […]

The Atlanta Falcons repositioned themselves as a threat to the NFC South title under Raheem Morris. Atlanta stayed in contention for the division crown until falling in its season finale against the Carolina Panthers. Now it’s time to bolster the roster via the trade market. Morris and the Falcons have limited cap space to work […]

The New York Giants are trying to fill out their coaching staff for 2025 and they have found an accomplished defensive backs coach on the other side of their building. New York Jets safeties coach and former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel will be taking over the DB room next season. “The Giants are […]

After the running back position saw a bit of a decline in respect over the last few seasons, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson sent the ultimate endorsement to Saquon Barkley on X after his impressive performance to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to the NFC Championship game. “Man Saquon thank you for making us RB’s […]

The Washington Commanders dominated the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round, and they were leading by two touchdowns late in the game. The Lions still had enough time, but it felt like the game was pretty much over, and Commanders owner Josh Harris was seen on the field. After panning the camera to him, Tom […]